Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whack-job

noun

/ˈhwækˌdʒɑb/

Definition

A person whose behavior or ideas are extremely eccentric or irrational.

Examples

After listening to his conspiracy theories for hours, I finally had to tell him he was starting to sound like a complete whack-job.
She might have some whack-job ideas, but her creativity is impressive.

Meaning

The term ‘whack-job’ is often used to describe someone who is considered weird, crazy, or out of touch with reality, often in a humorous or derogatory manner.